7 Comments

Bob Franz

They sound like Hunter/Gatherers, the pre-agricultural state of human society. Now if they planted those acorns, and kept the young trees healthy until the mature trees produced more acorns, then they would be farmers, actually orchardists. And if they banded together, they could form an exploitive agri-business, cornering the market on acorns.

Eileen Brownell

Posted at 18:13h, 10 March

Great photo as always. Love how you provide interesting information on each bird. Thanks again!

How wonderful, your farmer analogy. And when you spoke of their community, I immediately thought of an ecovillage. Charming and informative as always, Steve. Thank you.

Aaron V. Smith

Posted at 13:34h, 14 March

Great work Steve. I really enjoy looking at all your work. Just bought a new lens the Tamron 150-600mm. Sorry I took so long, Just got out of the hospital again, will let you know how the lens works when I get used to it.

Kris Risley

Posted at 21:08h, 29 May

What amazing looking birds and super photo. Were you up in a tree, on a hill or what?

Thank you for asking about how this photo was taken. I used a 600 mm lens with a 1.4 X extender. Since the cut of this stump slopes toward you, the view creates the impression that you are level with these birds. This by the way is something to consider when taking photos – how can the setting enhance the story.